Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I was concerned about missing oral duscussion because I was concentrating on mastering this new skill, which is something I do more easily in quiet.

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Looking forward to reviewing the backwall and digesting our meeting.Tom at 4:56 AM, 23 Jan 2010 via web
That would be awesome! We have the talent in our ranks!Julia at 2:29 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Yes!! to a German immersion program.Jane Brailsford at 2:27 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
aha! I can do 10% backward seminar on Fridays...that makes sense to me without a lot of stress!Kimberly at 1:42 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
For those who haven't...look into Understanding by DesignAshleigh at 12:26 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
That will begin to create pockets within the district that hopefully would spread and gain interest.Ashleigh at 12:14 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Those who are "ready" need to start doing the things we have been talking about...goal setting and linguafolioAshleigh at 12:14 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I have a few ideas about why we don't have immersion but they are many.Julia at 12:11 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
How do we help languages get out of the box?Tom at 12:10 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What "boxes" are we still in with our thinking?Tom at 12:09 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What "boxes" are we still in with our thinking?Tom at 12:09 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
www.scteachervillage.com/ how do you guys feel about this site?Ben at 12:01 PM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Despite the mass-appeal of facebook. I still feel disconnected from the rest of my colleagues (i miss you guys :( What am I doing wrong?Ben at 11:59 AM, 22 Jan
2010 via web
Why don't we have German immersion....will we ever have it?Ashleigh at 11:58 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What evidence can I share with my students to convince them of the value of self-directed learning?Ben at 11:39 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What tests are you thinking of?Ashleigh at 11:37 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
will standardized tests be a good measure of my students' learning with this program? How would one ward off the skeptics if not?Ben at 11:36 AM, 22 Jan 2010
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I would love layout ideas also.Ashleigh at 11:36 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
is there a way I could change the layout of my classroom to be more conducive to this new approach?Ben at 11:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Eventually, we will have results to show others to bring them on board.Ashleigh at 11:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
they can be scared at first....but we are not forcing anything on themAshleigh at 11:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
introducing an idea like this is a skill in and of itself. we're liable to scare the beejezus out of peopleBen at 11:31 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
by allowing them to explore their interests in the subject matterAshleigh at 11:29 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
could be making better use of the student's timeAshleigh at 11:28 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
This is a good idea...in my experience that block is only being used to help the lower 15 students while the rest read or do homework....we Ashleigh at 11:27 AM,
22 Jan 2010 via web
could the intervention block be used to continue to see students that we would normally not see for a semester?Ben at 11:26 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
At the middle school level, couldn't we use the "intervention block" to dialog with these students?Kimberly at 11:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Ben---you have any ideas?? I would LOVE ideas on this!Dawn at 11:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Ben---you have any ideas?? I would LOVE ideas on this!Dawn at 11:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What kind of system can we set up to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and then have a process to reflect and adjust (quickly)?Ben at 11:20 AM, 22 Jan
2010 via web
I would like to have immersion available for all grades.Julia at 11:09 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Students must identify goals before the break for when they come back.Tom at 11:06 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Aha moment -- be ready to document growth that occurs. Block scheduling - not just trying to revive.Tom at 11:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I have 21 invites to Google Wave. Post your email addy if you wantBen at 10:41 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Policy wish list: allowing students to place in language classes based on score (maybe STAMP test?)Evangeline at 10:30 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Policy wish list: allowing students to place in language classes based on score (maybe STAMP test?)Evangeline at 10:30 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I agree Jamee...I want to be able to do that!Dawn at 10:27 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
We would benefit from training about levels of proficiency so we can all be on the same page & communicate the same infoJamee at 10:26 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via
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How do we keep ourselves going, and excited as our other responsibilities try to take over our attention?Tom at 10:10 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Need to be sure we have a really flexible system so it can adapt to new technology as it developsTom at 10:09 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
LinguaFolio, Jr.! This looks like something we should be using at the PIP sites!Jamee at 10:08 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Consider "blind scoring" of assessments across the districtTom at 10:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What about a "language guide" who could help any learner in the district?Tom at 10:02 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Example, skip 2, and get credit for 2 if they successfully complete level 3?Jason at 9:43 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web

Would it be possible to offer retro-active credit, like college, for a student who successfully skips a level, if they have the ability?Jason at 9:42 AM, 22 Jan 2010

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Just seeing if I can get in..Rachel at 9:39 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via webJust seeing if I can get in..Rachel at 9:39 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
That doesn't change personal opinion.Ashleigh at 9:38 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
How is your administration against FB use? It's because Dr. Woodward saw some benefits with it and Twitter, etc., that we got the open accesJason at 9:37 AM,
22 Jan 2010 via web
Meredith it was accepted...is your email validated?Dawn at 9:34 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
repetitive course workEvangeline at 9:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
It seems like we need policies that reward achievement, such as a mechanism for allowing students to "place out" of repetitiEvangeline at 9:32 AM, 22 Jan 2010
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I would love to use Facebook and other networking sites with my students. Again, how can I do this if admin is against it?Ashleigh at 9:24 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via
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Dawn, how do we know when we have been accepted? It still says that my request has been sent to you to be accepted.Meredith Steeper at 9:24 AM, 22 Jan

2010 via web
Please view the pages on the wiki and post relevant comments on the designated page as well.Dawn at 9:22 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
It is a bit funny that we are all multitasking but we are not allowed to let our students do this due to technology restrictions.Meredith Steeper at 9:22 AM, 22 Jan
2010 via web
Please post links under the "links" page on the wiki :)Dawn at 9:21 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Sorry I'm behind...been having technical difficulties, but http://linguafolio.unl.edu/Kimberly at 9:19 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
5 Dangerous Things Your Kids should do clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-VacaaN75oKimberly at 9:18 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What is the next logical step?Stephanie at 9:14 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
We have to teach our kids responsible use of tech and foster TRUST with the community/parentsDawn at 9:13 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Stephanie--I can't read the rest of your commentEvangeline at 9:13 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
We are finding the in the immerison programs there isn't something in place to help students who aren't making progress in the L2. What's tStephanie at 9:06
AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
My big problem is how to manage the data--what next logical step to takeEvangeline at 9:06 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
true. There is no NOELLA for GermanEvangeline at 9:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
NOELLA doesn't assess all languages.Julia at 9:04 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I struggle with FLES assessment that is appropriate and assesses language production vs. language comprehension and discreet point.Julia at 9:04 AM, 22 Jan
2010 via web
the big question is what do you do once you get the data?Evangeline at 9:04 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
What kinds of interventions will be put in place to help students who aren't making progress in L2? Who will provide the interventions?Stephanie at 9:03 AM, 22
Jan 2010 via web
there are nationally normed online assessments, (NOELLA), interview approaches (SOPA) and of course, teacher created assessmentsEvangeline at 9:03 AM,

22 Jan 2010 via web
there are loads of assessments appropriate for assessing elementary level language learningEvangeline at 9:02 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
How will we measure and monitor L2 proficiency--especially at the elementary level?Stephanie at 9:00 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
How will the documentation look? Will we, as a district, create a "checklist" for each level and language to keep us equally accountable?Meredith Steeper at 8:59
AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I know I have failed to create trust lately, especially for my 6th graders because there are so many. But, that can't be an excuse!Meredith Steeper at 8:50 AM, 22
Jan 2010 via web
Including students in the learning communityAshleigh at 8:49 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I have the David and Goliath article with me if anyone wants to read or copy.Kimberly at 8:26 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
We're making history!Ruta at 8:22 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I'm ready. Where do we start?Meredith Steeper at 8:13 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via webhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZo1m2ZUDl8Tom at 8:12 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via webhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZo1m2ZUDl8Tom at 8:12 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I agree that standards based instruction limits those at the top if a teacher only teaches grade level standards. However, I have witnessedCheryl at 8:12 AM, 22
Jan 2010 via web
You have to copy the address and paste it into your browser in order to pull it upEvangeline at 8:12 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
It doesn't work because only the top line of the address is linkedEvangeline at 8:11 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via webhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqlvvKZIbCMEvangeline at 8:10 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Can we post live weblinks here? For example, here is a cute clip of singing penguins. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqlvvKZIbCMEvangeline at 8:10 AM, 22
Jan 2010 via web
Dawn, how much freedom will we have to actually start doing this in our classrooms?Ashleigh at 8:08 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
I loved the selection from le Petit Prince yesterday. What a way to end on a high note.Evangeline at 8:07 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Is this scary, or what??Tom at 8:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Is this scary, or what??Tom at 8:05 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Good morning everyone!Dawn at 8:03 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web
Good morning everyone!Dawn at 8:03 AM, 22 Jan 2010 via web